Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/11/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryCracked Windshield
Flight PhaseCruise
Affected AltitudeFL370
Technical Issue Details
•The Boeing 737-700 (N265WN) was performing flight WN2665 from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Baltimore (BWI).
•Approximately one hour into the flight, while cruising between 31,000 and 37,000 feet, the outer layer of the captain's side cockpit windshield cracked and shattered.
•The flight crew declared an emergency and requested a diversion to the nearest suitable airport.
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft initiated a diversion to Tulsa International Airport (TUL), where it performed a safe landing.
•No loss of cabin pressure occurred, as the inner structural layers of the windshield remained fully intact.
•Passengers disembarked normally at the gate, and the airline arranged a replacement flight to complete their journey.
Current Status
•No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members.
•Passengers arrived in Baltimore with a delay of approximately 4 hours on a replacement aircraft.
•The aircraft remained in Tulsa for windshield repair before returning to service the following day.
Sourceeu.usatoday.com
Flight Information
Flight NumberWN2665
Landing Runway18L (TUL)
Involved AirlineSouthwest Airlines
Involved FlightWN2665
Replacement AircraftN442WN
Delay Duration4 hours